The laws are landlord friendly and each of these markets are very affordable

If you can afford a higher payment, a 15-year mortgage saves on interest over time.For the down payment, aim for at least 5%, but if you can put down 10-20%, you'll avoid PMI and could get a better rate.

But a really good property, for what you can afford, in a good location like Charleston and wait. 

Tell them you are losing money and can't afford to let it continue.

Quote from @Hayley Beckman: Quote from @Travis Biziorek: Detroit has a lot going for it—affordable prices, strong rent-to-price ratios, and an appreciation story that’s still unfolding.

More affordable, growing, but not that much going on (IMO).

.✅ More Affordable for Renters – Competitive pricing attracts a steady stream of demand.✅ Built-In Community = Lower Turnover – Tenants stay longer when they feel connected.✅ Allows You to House Hack a Single-Family Home – No need to compete for pricey duplexes and triplexes!

Note: I say this also assuming you can afford the negative cash flow, but if you cannot, then get out as soon as you can. 

Let us say you want to have a Section 8 rental, then first try to define what you can afford and where is that money will come from.

You were not afforded a reasonable (in most states, 30 days) amount of notice to re-market your property.